Project Engineer - Signalling

Randstad Construction and Property; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Signalling for projects in the UK. The successful candidate will support the Project Manager, ensure compliance with technical standards, and coordinate engineering activities. Required qualifications include an IRSE Assistant Designer / Test Licence and a full UK driving licence. The role promotes diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience of safe working on the railway.
• Awareness of Network Rail standards and design approvals process.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and management team to monitor the progress of works.
• Ensure technical standards are maintained in signalling project work.
• Assist with evaluating the quality and technical accuracy of tenders.
• Discharge safety responsibilities in relation to CDM Regulations.
• Coordinate the engineering activities of sub-contractors.

Skills

Design appreciation

Construction knowledge

Testing qualifications

Possession Planning knowledge

Communication skills

Safety responsibility awareness

Education

IRSE Assistant Designer / Test Licence

SWL/COSS Competence

Job description

Project Engineer – Signalling

Project Engineers duties are to undertake tasks to assist with the delivery of engineering packages on projects. The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that their work meets the appropriate standards and requirements to deliver projects on time and to budget.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and management team to monitor the progress of works and ensure that the development, design, construction, testing and financial targets are met and effect remedial action where required.
• Ensure that the technical standards are maintained in all aspects of signalling project work, in order that safe and successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved.
• Participate in and monitor the planning and progress of works in relation to timeline and budget and ensure that the development, design, construction and testing requirements are met and effect remedial action when required.
• Be the Project Manager's engineering representative on projects where required.
• Assist with forecasting the overall engineering resources and key skills necessary for allocated projects in sufficient time to ensure that they can be provided.
• Assist with evaluating the quality and technical accuracy of tenders and make recommendations to obtain the best available commercial award for the Company.
• Discharge safety responsibilities in relation to CDM Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, Company procedures including development of the project Safety Plan.
• Maintain a continuous communication with contractors and customers in the development and implementation of projects to ensure a uniformity of purpose and common targets.
• Coordinate the engineering activities of sub-contractors.
• Review and assess the engineering aspects of project changes.
• Perform duties as directed by senior management from time to time.
• Knowledge or experience of safe working on the railway.
• Awareness of Network Rail standards and design approvals process.

Candidate Requirements

• Appreciation of Design, Construction, Testing and Possession Planning.
• Hold a IRSE Assistant Designer / Test Licence.
• Working towards IRSE Licence 7.8.110F and attain within 3 years.
• Maintain IRSE Logbook and meet the criteria set out by the business and the IRSE.
• Hold SWL/COSS Competence.
• Full UK driving licence.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.